Overview

Competitors will be making their way in pairs from Auckland to Queenstown over three days. It is a contest to see which team can arrive in Queenstown with the most points after undertaking a wide variety of challenges along the way. They will be given $10 and their accommodation, breakfast and dinner will be supplied by the title and accommodation sponsor, Accor Hospitality.

Competitors will have heaps of fun, but there will also be times when they wonder why they took this challenge on – and then they’ll remember – “it’s for the kids”.

In 2007, over $396000 was raised by 23 teams, which was a phenomenal result!

Challenge Outline - Tues 30 September –Sat 4 October 2008

Tues 30 September 6.30pm - Novotel Auckland Ellerslie – Race Briefing and dinner.  Check-in from 3pm

Wed 1 October 7.00am - Challenge commences in Auckland, finishes Wellington

Thurs 2 October - Second leg commences in Wellington, finishes in Christchurch

Friday 3 October - Final leg begins in Christchurch, finishes Queenstown, Dinner, Celebration Party and Prizegiving

Sat 4 October - Return home or take up the Accor special offer to spend the weekend in Queenstown.

For the 2008 event competitors will travel from north to south using a variety of modes of transport.  This will involve hitch-hiking and also pre-arranged travel such as the interisland ferry, coaches etc.  Specific details are still being finalized, but it is anticipated that unlike previous years, the event will not be solely hitchhiking based.

The means of transport, checkpoint locations and challenges will be advised along the way!

All the funds raised will go to Cure Kids to help fund vital medical research for children with life threatening illnesses.

Official Documents

The following are documents for potential competitors, please click to download:

Special thanks to our Race Sponsors..

And to the following companies and organisations for their support...